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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 515.85 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 515.85 and 263.04 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 515.85 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/515.85 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 515.85 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 135,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,689.18/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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